novel bin Chapter 129 Barbarian Beard: Get out of my way, this is none of your business.
Chapter 129 Barbarian Beard: Get out of my way, this is none of your business.
Chapter 129 Barbarian Beard: Get out of my way, this is none of your business.
Han Li: "We've always been very familiar with each other."
Han Li explained that he had been in contact with Zi Ling ever since his trip to the Hidden Fiend Sect. Because Zi Ling admired strength, he became acquainted with her with very little effort. Over the past twenty years, Zi Ling would often visit his laboratory, and he had become a support for her and the Myriad Sounds Sect behind her.
Of course, that's all. Although Zi Ling is likely the reincarnation of Mo Caihuan, it cannot stop him from pursuing the Dao.
Russell could only give Han Li a thumbs up. It was no wonder that this guy succeeded. A beauty of Zi Ling's caliber had been coming to him for over twenty years. Only Han Li could tolerate that. He certainly couldn't.
"Speaking of which," Han Li shifted the topic away from himself, teasing Russell with amusement, "Judging from the way you looked at Madam Wen just now, could it be that you've taken an interest in her?"
"I can testify!" Xiao Yan raised his hand and continued, "Russell's eyes were practically glued to it!"
"Get lost! It's like you didn't even see it!" Russell gave Xiao Yan the middle finger without hesitation.
Xiao Yan chuckled and didn't refute, but Han Li secretly pondered.
With Li Feiyu's current combat strength, he might not be without a chance of defeating Madam Wen.
Although Madam Wen is a Nascent Soul cultivator, her combat strength is not considered top-tier among Nascent Soul cultivators. As for Li Feiyu, judging from his fight against Xuan Gu, he is probably not weak even among early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators.
Why not————
Han Li's eyes flickered slightly, and when Zi Ling saw Han Li's expression, a strange light flashed in her eyes.
Over the years, she had spent a considerable amount of time with Han Li, so how could she not understand what this man was thinking?
The problem is that Madam Wen is a Nascent Soul cultivator, and her Daoist partner is the Six Paths Supreme Saint, the number one demonic cultivator in the Chaotic Star Sea. Given Han Li's cautious nature, the fact that he would take such a big risk to attack her shows that she is genuinely curious about Russell's identity.
After the laughter and commotion subsided, everyone dispersed. Except for Xu Qi'an, who stayed with Luo Su because his cultivation was too weak, Han Li was taken by Zi Ling to visit other familiar cultivators, and Xiao Yan also wandered around curiously.
In this way, several days passed, and Nascent Soul cultivators such as Ji Yin, Tian Wuzi, Mu Tengzi, Wan Tianming, and Man Huzi arrived one after another.
"Um—I think I'm about to break through, please protect me."
On this day, Xu Qi'an suddenly had a change of expression and hurriedly said to Russell.
"Understood." Russell gave an OK sign.
It's not surprising. Xu Qi'an's talent was already quite good. With the blessing of the nation's fortune, and having studied the Four Heavenly Books for nearly four months, during which time he consumed countless pills sent by Han Li and Xiao Yan in the group, both his physique and spiritual sense far surpassed his current level. It would be a big problem if he still couldn't break through.
Xu Qi'an nodded, then immediately sat cross-legged on the jade pillar, closed his eyes, and began to circulate his internal energy.
Visibly, the spiritual energy within a radius of several dozen feet centered on him suddenly boiled. Countless streams of pure spiritual energy were forcibly seized from all directions, transforming into streams of milky white light. Like rivers flowing into the sea, they surged wildly into his cervical vertebrae. Amidst the boiling of his blood energy, a vigorous surge of blood energy erupted from his body, burning like raging flames and distorting the air around him. From afar, his entire body was enveloped in a hazy, blood-red halo.
Such a commotion naturally did not escape the notice of the others in the hall, and many cultivators turned their heads, their faces showing surprise.
"Someone actually chose to break through their cultivation level here?"
"You've got some nerve."
"Heh, he's just a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, he can't cause any trouble."
Most cultivators, thinking it's better to avoid trouble, glanced at it and then looked away, ignoring it completely.
But some people became interested.
On another jade pillar not far away, Qingyi Jushi stroked his beard, his gaze sweeping over Xu Qi'an, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes: "This young friend seems to be following the path of body cultivation? Such vigorous blood and qi, such a solid foundation, truly rare."
As he spoke, he couldn't help but glance at the bearded man beside him and said with a smile, "Speaking of which, it seems Fellow Daoist Man hasn't taken on any disciples yet? Now that we've encountered such a gem, why not simply take him under your wing?"
"Hahaha!" Upon hearing this, the bearded man slapped Qing Yi's shoulder hard, as if he were about to smash him into a pillar!
Caught off guard, Qingyi Jushi suddenly slumped down, his smile instantly twisting into a mask of pain.
"You old Taoist priest! You're like a tapeworm in my stomach!" The bearded man laughed loudly, his gaze fixed on Xu Qi'an, his eyes gleaming.
Qingyi quickly moved away, subtly distancing himself from Manhuzi, feeling rather uneasy.
Even the bearded barbarian has found someone to take on as a disciple, but where are his disciples now?
Besides the two, Ji Yin, who was also part of the Chaotic Star Sea Demonic Trio, didn't look too good either.
He had already gone to the sealed place of Xuan Gu, but the Spirit Sealing Pillar was nowhere to be found.
The place was in complete disarray, clearly the site of a major battle. Based on his understanding of Xuan Gu, the old ghost had most likely escaped.
Although he was now a Nascent Soul cultivator, he still harbored a deep-seated fear of that old ghost.
Before long, Xu Qi'an's breakthrough came to an end.
The intense heat emanating from his body gradually receded inwards, returning to his body. He opened his eyes, raised his right hand, and clenched it tightly.
boom!
A crisp sonic boom erupted from the palm of his hand; it was a sonic boom created solely by the physical force of his body compressing the air.
"With skin of copper and bones of iron, I can move with ease." Xu Qi'an's eyes were bright, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up.
His leap from the eighth-grade Qi Refining stage to the sixth-grade Copper Skin Iron Bones was so significant that his combat power couldn't be described as doubling; it was a pure exponential increase.
With the extraordinary burst damage of the Heaven and Earth One Slash and the super long endurance brought by the four volumes of the Heavenly Book, he dared to challenge even fourth-grade opponents.
Now he no longer has to fear facing the Dream Witch, nor does he need to worry about the rebels in Yunzhou; he can kill whoever comes.
The only problem is that the supervisor can't get the Rebirth Pill anymore; he's still waiting for it to recreate his character's appearance.
"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Xu!"
Han Li had noticed Xu Qi'an's movements early on, and now he brought Zi Ling over. Just as he was about to offer his congratulations, a whistling sound suddenly came from behind.
Han Li subconsciously turned around, and a tall figure was already standing behind him.
His imposing figure was like a small mountain, looking down at Han Li with a gaze devoid of any warmth.
"Get out of my way, this is none of your business." The bearded man raised his big hand and slapped Han Li on the shoulder, pushing him aside.
Han Li was completely stunned, standing there blankly with his eyes wide open.
What is that?
With his current status, why was he pushed down again?
What makes this bearded man so special?!
On the other side of the pillar, Russell and Xiao Yan were almost injuring themselves from holding back their laughter. Their shoulders were shaking violently, they were biting their lips tightly, and their faces were red, but they managed not to let out a sound.
wonderful!
That was amazing!
But the bearded man didn't care what Han Li thought.
He strode up to Xu Qi'an, bent down, rubbed his chin, looked Xu Qi'an up and down, and nodded in satisfaction. His huge figure loomed over him, casting a shadow that was incredibly oppressive.
"Kid, do you have a master?" The bearded man's voice was like muffled thunder, buzzing loudly.
Xu Qi'an looked up at the mountain-like giant in front of him, his head full of questions. What was going on? Why did this bearded man come after him?
Before he could answer, the bearded man spoke again, grinning and revealing a set of white teeth: "It doesn't matter if you do, I've taken a liking to you. From now on, you're my apprentice. Quickly kneel down and kowtow!"
Xu Qi'an: "————"
He looked at Russell, who looked up at the sky and marveled at its vastness.
He then looked at Xiao Yan, who looked down at the floor as if it were the first time he had ever seen such an exquisite floor.
Finally, he looked at Han Li, who turned away, pretending not to have seen anything.
Xu Qi'an's lips twitched. What good brothers! None of them could be relied on in a crucial moment.
At this moment, Qingyi Jushi also landed, smiling as he stood in front of Xu Qi'an. He introduced, "Young friend, you may not know this, but this Fellow Daoist Man is a renowned expert in our Chaotic Star Sea. His Heaven-Supporting Demon Art is the number one defensive demonic art in the Chaotic Star Sea, which is perfectly suited to your body-refining path. Moreover, Fellow Daoist Man is currently all alone and has no disciples. If you were to become Fellow Daoist Man's disciple, you would receive the resources accumulated by a Nascent Soul cultivator throughout his life. Such an opportunity is something many people would rather die for."
The bearded man listened attentively and was quite satisfied with Qing Yi's explanation, nodding emphatically: "What this Taoist priest said is true, that's exactly it!"
Everyone present, including Han Li, held Qingyi Jushi in high regard.
Throughout his life, Qing Yi was one of the few strong individuals in the Chaotic Star Sea who was willing to protect Han Li when he was weak.
To be honest, Xu Qi'an was indeed extremely interested in the Heaven-Supporting Demon Art itself.
He was originally a martial artist, and his Heaven and Earth Slash was incredibly powerful, but his defense had always been a weakness. If he could obtain the Heaven-Supporting Demon Art to make up for this weakness, his combat power would definitely reach a new level before he obtained the Vajra Indestructible Divine Art.
However, the matter of becoming an apprentice was indeed quite difficult for him.
"It's not that I'm unwilling, but I already have a master, and it's not appropriate for me to take another master," Xu Qi'an said, cupping his hands in greeting.
"Master?" The bearded man's eyes widened, and he raised his hand to pound his massive pectoral muscles, making a dull thud that sounded like drumming. "Who is your master? Is his cultivation level higher than mine? Fine! Call him out here, and I'll have a match with him!"
This puzzled Xu Qi'an. Why would a Nascent Soul cultivator be in such a hurry?
Actually, it is necessary.
The bearded man's lifespan is running out. If he can't find a precious elixir to prolong his life, he will only have another hundred years at most before he dies.
Master Qingyi knew exactly what was going on, and putting himself in their shoes, that's why he was working so hard to bring them together.
"Hmm————" Xu Qi'an was really in a dilemma for a moment. The main problem was that the bearded man's attitude was hard to deal with. You can't hit a smiling person.
At that moment, almost all the Nascent Soul cultivators present turned their gazes toward the entrance of the hall.
The next moment, two streaks of light shot in from outside the hall.
The light faded, and two figures appeared before everyone's eyes.
The man at the front was tall and imposing, with a majestic face and an aura as vast as the sea. He wore a long golden robe and stood with his hands behind his back. His gaze swept across the hall, and all the cultivators whose eyes fell upon him subconsciously lowered their heads, not daring to meet his eyes.
Grand Elder of the Star Palace, Jin Kui.
Behind him stood a Star Palace elder dressed in a black robe, with a stern face and an equally powerful aura.
"As expected." Upon seeing this scene, Russell's lips curled slightly. Jin Kui's appearance confirmed that his original guess was correct.
This world is an animated version of "A Record of a Mortal's Journey to Immortality," so it's no wonder that Old Demon Han in front of me has such a strong sense of humanity.
After the elder in black finished explaining the rules of the Star Palace, the sound of a bell, seemingly coming from nowhere, rang out in the main hall.
Immediately afterwards, deep within the main hall, a massive stone door slowly opened, revealing a golden teleportation passage.
The faces of all the cultivators present lit up with delight.
"It's open! The Void Heaven Palace is finally open!"
"Hurry! Seize the opportunity!"
"Get out of the way! Don't block the way!"
In an instant, countless figures rose from the ground and shot towards the golden teleportation channel, their various colored lights intertwining into one.
Ji Yin's gaze shifted to Qingyi Jushi and Manhuzi: "Brother Qing, Brother Man, it's time for us to go too."
The bearded man muttered unhappily, "Of all times."
Wan Tianming and his group have already set off. If they continue to linger, they might lose the initiative. The Void Heaven Palace contains countless treasures. If they are slow to react, they will be slow to react, which would be extremely unfortunate.
He turned his head and looked at Xu Qi'an again, saying viciously, "Kid! You haven't even become a disciple yet, so don't die so easily!"
As he spoke, he flipped his hand, and a golden armor appeared in his palm. Without saying a word, he shoved the armor into Xu Qi'an's arms.
The armor was entirely gilded, with densely engraved runes on its surface, exuding an aura as heavy as a mountain, clearly a top-tier defensive magic weapon.
Without waiting for Xu Qi'an to refuse, the bearded man soared into the air without looking back, like a golden meteor, crashing into the teleportation channel with a flash of golden light and disappearing.
Qingyi Jushi walked up to Xu Qi'an with a smile and said, "Young friend, you can think about the matter of becoming a disciple. Of course, if you really don't want to, it's no big deal. I will refuse Fellow Daoist Man on your behalf and won't let him make things difficult for you."
As he spoke, he took out a talisman and handed it to Xu Qi'an.
The talisman was about the size of a palm, with a bluish-green body and an intricate rune painted on its surface, from which a faint light flowed.
"This is something I used in my younger days, but I no longer need it, so I'm giving it to you, young friend, for self-defense."
Qingyi Jushi patted Xu Qi'an on the shoulder, smiled slightly, and then rose into the air with Ji Yin, transforming into two streams of light that disappeared into the teleportation channel.
After most of the surrounding cultivators had left, Russell and Xiao Yan, along with Han Li and Zi Ling, leisurely arrived at Xu Qi'an's side.
Han Li looked at Xu Qi'an and, unusually, teased him, "Truly worthy of being called Fellow Daoist Xu, blessed with good fortune, you can summon Nascent Soul cultivators with a mere wave of your arm."
Although Xu Qi'an almost completely usurped his opportunity from the original story, he didn't feel there was anything wrong with it.
The best state for him right now is to focus on doing more experiments and avoid creating too many problems. Xu Qi'an just happened to shield him from the consequences.